"Between Jan. 1, 2015, and Aug. 9, 2015, the city's 311 system received 20,242 calls about a homeless person in need of assistance, in an emergency situation or living in an encampment, according to the mayor's office. If the rate of calls continues, the number could surpass 33,500 by the end of the year. During the ...

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) gallery presents two shows, Black and White and
Summerscapes, starting August 1 to August 23 weekends, 1pm to 6pm
Summerscapes
BWAC’s thirteenth annual summer show, opens on Saturday, August 1
with an all-day Meet the Artists reception, an opportunity for visitors to meet
and chat with exhibiting artists.
The Black and White juried ...

The views of those in support of renewing the regulations:
In print:
http://metcouncilonhousing.org/news_and_issues/tenant_newspaper/2014/july/rent_laws_expire_in_11_months_tenants_must_prepare_now_for_the
In person:
However, some don't think the stakes are that high:
"One school of thought among political insiders is that, for all the dramatic talk, little is going to change in June—that a closely divided upper chamber is unlikely to ...

Greetings from Africa,Kenya.Would you like to donate books to African schools??

We
are requesting donations for our students who are willing to read and
also for our community library.Our orphanage school is is in need of
reading books.Hoping that we can keep the contact with you.Please help
us help our community and ...

Was driving past the White Castle on Atlantic and Berryman this morning on the way to the office. They're taking reservations for Valentine's Day. Don't know if they're offering another other than crave sacks with a bow but somehow unless this is the kind of joke you'd pull on your SO it doesn't seem like ...

Hi all, we're looking to add radiators back into our apartment. They were originally removed by the previous owners (too warm) so the hookups are there (single pipe). I'm thinking of avoiding the old huge cast iron ones. Any reccos on slightly more modern less protruding ones and where to get them?
I'd ...

This December, Brooklyn women’s choir Bella Voce Singers, under the direction of Jessica Corbin, will present the concert event “Inspire” with the Premiere of "Rhythms of the R", by local composer Joshua Davis.

For Direct Donations to vet please contact me through comments. If 200 people donate $10 each, this kitten can get her surgery. Infection while we wait is a reality. Please chip in to help this little girl!
She is so adorable and playful. Be one of her Angels!
Please note that some vets do not want ...

From San Francisco, this video articulates well the vision of urban agriculture as a tool for community building. One of the key points is that we need to do a better job of capturing our cities' wasted resources. And by the way you can also eat the vegetables!http://www.facebook.com/promisesofurbanagriculture#!/promisesofurbanagriculture

"The Street Seats program enables seasonal public open spaces, generally including seating and tables, at locations where sidewalk seating is not available. During warm-weather months, when the demand to spend time outdoors increases, Street Seats may temporarily replace a few parking spots in a neighborhood to create an attractive setting for eating, reading, working, ...

quote:
“To truly guarantee adequate representation for low-income defendants, we must ensure that public defenders’ caseloads allow them to do an effective job,” Mr. Holder said in a statement. “The Department of Justice is committed to addressing the inequalities that unfold every day in America’s courtrooms.”
The lawsuit, which was filed by the New York Civil Liberties ...

“In the minds of most African Americans, there is not always a nexus between climate change and income inequality and other issues we care about,” said Richard Hurley, a lawyer and President of the Crown Heights Community Council. “Our concerns are more immediate and tangible. They involve landlords, developers, policing and disingenuous politicians.”

JOIN : FREE conference, and conversation about one of the most pressing issues, climate change- held at The New School. December 4 2014

This conversation will examine what the nuclear disarmament movement can teach us about unifying the climate action movement and effecting change through policy. 53 views1 comment0 pointsStarted by cpsSeptember 2014Brooklyn and Beyond

I want to get back to Spanish lessons but I don't want to take a train. Does anyone know of beginner Spanish lessons in or near Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Park Slope, Sunset, Caroll Gardens? I can walk to all of these.

If you went to one of their events earlier this summer, please jabber... I'm curious how these nights are going.
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"Dates: Friday Nights, September 19–October 10 | Times: 8pm–10:30pm
Cost: $15 | Ages: 21+
Brooklyn has spoken and Lola Stars Dreamland Roller Disco will keep rolling at Lakeside for four more weeks. ...

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/lotteries.shtmlSo often, I read on Brooklynian about how people are unable to find affordable housing in NYC.As you are aware, you need to meet extensive criteria in order to qualify for affordable rental and ownership housing in NYC, and even then the process is very arduous. That said, here are some ...